197415331-1-18-2022-30-CC-MRUZ-CAV6QB-20220120200030

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197415331
Report Date: 01/18/2022
Date Signed: 01/18/2022 11:07:33 AM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
11/08/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Antonio Almanza

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20211108122434

FACILITY NAME:	STEWART FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197415331
ADMINISTRATOR:	STEWART, MONIQUE		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(323) 815-0852
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90008
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS:	DATE:	01/18/2022
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:26 AM
MET WITH:			TIME COMPLETED:	11:10 AM

ALLEGATION(S):

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Personal Rights: Staff left child in soiled diapers.
Personal Rights: Staff did not adequately supervise day care children.

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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On 01/18/2022 at 9:26 a.m., Antonio Almanza, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), conducted an unannounced site visit for the purpose of delivering finding for complaint received on 11/08/2021. LPA met with Monique Stewart, Owner, and explained the purpose of the visit.

During the course of the investigation, LPA Antonio Almanza conducted interviews and made observations regarding Allegations, (1) Staff left child in soiled diapers (2) Staff did not adequately supervise day care children.

Facility staff reported that infants’ diapers are changed upon arrival, as needed throughout the day and before they go home. Staff are reporting that the home has a security gate that is kept locked and closed and in order for parents to enter the premises they have to be buzzed in during drop-off and during pick-up. Staff are reporting that the home has security cameras and an alarm system that alerts them when a door is opened.
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Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary Ruiz	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Antonio Almanza	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3057
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/18/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/18/2022

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 30-CC-20211108122434

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: STEWART FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197415331
	VISIT DATE: 01/18/2022

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Parents are reporting that they have no concerns regarding the care, supervision and diapering needs that their children are receiving at the Family Child Care Home. Parents are reporting that the home has a security gate that requires them to be buzzed in, in order to enter the premises and they cannot enter the home unless they are allowed inside because the doors are locked.

On 11/16/2021, LPA Almanza conducted an unannounced visit at the Family Child Care Home. During the visit LPA observed a security fence made out of Blocks and wood. LPA observed a wrought iron electric sliding gate and self-closing swing gate. The sliding gate is electrical and cannot be opened manually. The swinging gate is locked and has an alarm system that allows the Licensee and Staff to buzz people into the property. LPA observed 2 infants and 2 toddlers in care and the children appeared to be in content and happy.

Based on the evidence obtained, LPA was unable to corroborate that the Allegations, (1) Staff left child in soiled diapers (2) Staff did not adequately supervise day care children did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegation is determined Unsubstantiated. A finding that the complaint is unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the allegation occurred.

A copy of this report, Notice of Site Visit and Appeal Rights were explained and provided to the Owner Monique Stewart.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary Ruiz	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3061
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Antonio Almanza	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3057
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/18/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/18/2022

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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